Easiest Rice Pudding

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 4 3/4 cups whole milk, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Ground cinnamon, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring rice, sugar, salt, and 4 1/2 cups milk to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is tender and pudding is creamy, 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup milk. Transfer to a serving dish and press plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days). To serve, stir in heavy cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.